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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 07295048

CROSBY TOGETHER

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

CROSBY TOGETHER

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees M Whitehouse
J Brader
Rev J Wearing
S Whitehouse
A Cook
J M Tong
P Lewis
F Kirby-Smith
P A Gravel
Charity number 07295048
Independent examiner Azets
Ruthlyn House
90 Lincoln Road
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
PE1 2SP

CROSBY TOGETHER

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 14

CROSBY TOGETHER

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The charity's primary purpose is to further or benefit the residents of North Lincolnshire and in particular the Crosby area of Scunthorpe. Connecting residents, local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in an effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare and life improvement. The charity operates a community centre and runs centre activities and there has been no change in these during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

2021 - 2022 has been another challenging year as we were still going through the privations and challengers raised by the Coronavirus pandemic. For much of the early parts of the year the Centre was still running very limited services mainly concerned with supporting the local community such as the Fresh Food project, which was providing significant food supplies to local people who had been severely impacted by the lockdowns and the knock-on effect of those on low incomes. Income for the Centre was also still being impacted due to the restrictions on large gatherings and the impact of social distancing.

As the year progressed, we had a gradual return of many of our regular bookings and after the summer we saw many of our clients back such as: The Polish Academy, Hebron Church, Street Dance. Early in the financial year, staff were brought back from the government furlough scheme as the levels of these booking built up. A major help to income was provided by the hire of the building by the local authority as a Covid testing centre and pop-up vaccine centre. Ad hoc bookings for social gatherings and community events were still not at pre pandemic levels as there were still social distancing restrictions in place making many gatherings not possible. We were able to host in September the Crosby International Day, though to make this safe the event was split between two venues, rather than just being at Crosby One. The event proved very popular though numbers were as expected down on previous years.

During this time, we became involved with the local authority in being part of a bid to the Government Community Regeneration Fund. The bid had to be put together in a great rush back in May but we put in for significant funding to provide increased staffing, enable Fresh Food to build and some possible funding for improvements to the building, specifically the heating system which is becoming increasingly inefficient and unreliable and to restart our ESOL offer. The haste in putting together the bid was we understood at the time we thought would start in August and monies had to be spent by the end of the 21-22 financial year. In the event the Government did not authorise the bid until late November 2021 and eventually allowed the money to be used up to the end of December 2022. We were very proud to be awarded this funding as we were one of eight projects selected by our local Council to go forward to the Government to be considered, and one of four from our local authority to be awarded the monies we bid for. This is a testimony to the team who put the bid in place.

The funding allowed initially for us to increase the Community Development Worker to four days a week and employ one full-time Operations Lead and four further part time workers. One as a Community Development assistant, two as Centre Assistants and an ESOL Lead. Initially all these roles were to finish in June 2022 but with Government extending the spend date, but not the funding we were able to keep two roles and the increase in time for the Community Development worker through until December 2022.

CROSBY TOGETHER

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The scheme became known as Crosby Transformations and was a partnership between Crosby Together, The Crosby Collective, Oatridge Coaching and New Life Church. Crosby Together as the largest part of the funding acted as the lead and all the funding was handled through our accounts with an initial 50% payment made during the 2021/22 Financial Year (the level of funding was £286k).

A huge thank you must go to Helen Armstrong our bookkeeper who also acted as Project Manager for the whole scheme, her hard work ensuring that the project started on the right foot at the end of the 2021/22 financial year and then into the following year was vital.

The redecorating of the Centre which has been an issue high on our list of priorities was eventually carried out thanks to work by our staff and by several hard-working volunteers and the kind from the Crown Community scheme. Improvements to the Wifi system in the building and the phones were also carried out and the outside courtyard shutters were completed improving the security and versatility of the courtyard started last year.

Although we are not out of the challenges thrown up by the pandemic, we feel that we are making head way though if we are to continue to meet the needs and demands of the local community and continue to improve the Centre, we are going to have to search for funding from wherever we are able to obtain it. There are still necessary improvements to the building and plant to carry out though we look to have the funding to improve the heating from the Transformation Funding which carried into 2022/23.

Financial review

The Trustees are pleased to report a significant improvements in our financial position this year and despite difficulties of COVID we continue to seek further opportunities to serve our community. In the longer term we are considering how we can meet the significant needs of our local area as the effect of the pandemic subsides.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a CIO which was registered on 26 August 2016.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: M Whitehouse

J Brader Rev J Wearing S Whitehouse A Cook J M Tong P Lewis F Kirby-Smith P A Gravel

CROSBY TOGETHER

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

M Whitehouse Chair of Trustees

20 January 2023

CROSBY TOGETHER

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CROSBY TOGETHER

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Crosby Together (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

M A Jackson FCA DpCHA

Azets

Ruthlyn House 90 Lincoln Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2SP United Kingdom

Dated: 20 January 2023

CROSBY TOGETHER

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
1,620
143,963
Charitable activities
4
42,937
1,530
Investments
5
4
-
Total income
44,561
145,493
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
56,245
34,717
Other
10
445
-
Total expenditure
56,690
34,717
Gross transfers between
funds
-
-
Net (expenditure)/income for
the year/
Net movement in funds
(12,129)
110,776
Fund balances at 1 April 2021
316,324
4,285
Fund balances at 31 March
2022
304,195
115,061
Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
145,583
53,018
6,000
44,467
20,324
-
4
4
-
190,054
73,346
6,000
90,962
50,245
1,715
445
-
-
91,407
50,245
1,715
-
2,105
(2,105)
98,647
25,206
2,180
320,609
291,118
2,105
419,256
316,324
4,285
Total
2021
£
59,018
20,324
4
79,346
51,960
-
51,960
-
27,386
293,223
320,609

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

CROSBY TOGETHER

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
-
5,066
123,100
128,166
(3,052)
£
294,142
125,114
419,256
115,061
304,195
419,256
2021
£
18
-
34,785
34,803
(516)
£
286,322
34,287
320,609
4,285
316,324
320,609

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 20 January 2023

M Whitehouse Trustee

CROSBY TOGETHER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

CROSBY TOGETHER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.5 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings 2% straight line Plant and equipment 20% reducing balance Fixtures and fittings 10% straight line Computers 20% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.6 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.7 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

CROSBY TOGETHER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
905
-
Grant income
715
143,963
1,620
143,963
Grants receivable for
core activities
General grants
-
-
JRS scheme grant
715
-
Fresh Food Project
-
3,031
North Lincs Council -
Transformation First
-
140,932
715
143,963
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
905
35,554
-
144,678
17,464
6,000
145,583
53,018
6,000
-
11,500
-
715
5,964
-
3,031
-
6,000
140,932
-
-
144,678
17,464
6,000
Total
2021
£
35,554
23,464
59,018
11,500
5,964
6,000
-
23,464

4 Charitable activities

Community
Community
education &
education &
facilities facilities
2022 2021
£ £
Rental income for education, wellbeing and faith 43,935 20,239
Coffee shop 532 85
44,467 20,324
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 42,937 20,324
Restricted funds 1,530 -
44,467 20,324

CROSBY TOGETHER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

5 Investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Interest receivable 4 4
Charitable activities
Community
Community
education &
education &
facilities facilities
2022 2021
£ £
Staff costs 29,750 14,645
Depreciation and impairment 9,883 8,713
Events and cafe costs 34,850 1,902
74,483 25,260
Share of support costs (see note 7) 13,226 23,240
Share of governance costs (see note 7) 3,253 3,460
90,962 51,960
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 56,245 50,245
Restricted funds 34,717 1,715
90,962 51,960

6 Charitable activities

CROSBY TOGETHER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

7 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Repairs & manitenance
1,228
-
Utilities
4,724
-
Insurance
1,951
-
Cleaning
2,448
-
Telephone & IT
2,554
-
Other admin costs
321
-
Accountancy fees
-
3,253
13,226
3,253
Analysed between
Charitable activities
13,226
3,253
2022Support costs Governance
costs
£
£
£
1,228
8,832
-
4,724
6,904
-
1,951
1,836
-
2,448
2,361
-
2,554
935
-
321
2,372
-
3,253
-
3,460
16,479
23,240
3,460
16,479
23,240
3,460
2021
£
8,832
6,904
1,836
2,361
935
2,372
3,460
26,700
26,700

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2022 2021
Number Number
3 2
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 29,750 14,645

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

10 Other

Unrestricted Total
funds
£
2022 2021
Net loss on disposal of tamgible fixed assets 445 -

CROSBY TOGETHER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

11
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and buildings
Plant and
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2021
260,000
8,777
28,136
695
Additions
-
1,295
7,317
9,536
Disposals
-
-
-
(695)
At 31 March 2022
260,000
10,072
35,453
9,536
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2021
5,200
2,115
3,721
250
Depreciation charged in the year
5,096
1,376
3,067
344
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
-
-
(250)
At 31 March 2022
10,296
3,491
6,788
344
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2022
249,704
6,581
28,665
9,192
At 31 March 2021
254,800
6,662
24,415
445
Total
£
297,608
18,148
(695)
315,061
11,286
9,883
(250)
20,919
294,142
286,322

The property has been valued by Grice & Hunter Chartered Surveyors.

12 Stocks

Finished goods and goods for resale
13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2022
£
-
2022
£
324
4,742
5,066
2021
£
18
2021
£
-
-
-

CROSBY TOGETHER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2022
£
758
2,084
210
3,052
2021
£
-
274
242
516

15 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds
Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
resources expended
1 April 2021
resources expended 31 March
£ £ £ £ £ 2022
£
Transformation First fund - - - 140,932 (29,515) 111,417
Fresh food 6,000 (1,715) 4,285 4,211 (5,118) 3,378
Family nights - - - 350 (84) 266
6,000 (1,715) 4,285 145,493 (34,717) 115,061
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fund balances at 31
March 2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets 283,697 10,445 294,142 286,322 - 286,322
Current assets/(liabilities) 20,498 104,616 125,114 30,002 4,285 34,287
304,195 115,061 419,256 316,324 4,285 320,609

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

17 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).